You can get 16 free TV channels in Mason, IL
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Mason. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: ENE (68°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (68°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Mason, IL
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.5 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.5 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.9 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 41.0 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.2 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 30.0 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 45.4 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 55.5 mi | ESE (101°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.7 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 66.2 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 31.2 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCQA-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 31.9 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EW-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 32.5 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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